NNA is the professional association for registered nurses in Nebraska. Since 1906, NNA has     
represented nurses and the nursing profession through legislation, political action, professional
development and professional security. NNA represents nurses working together for
the improvement of health standards and availability of health care services for all people.

If you are not an NNA member, we invite you to browse our public site and learn about our many membership benefits. 
There's no better time than now to "Join NNA!"

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Nebraska Nursing Leadership Coalition Summit is scheduled for March 18, 2010 in Kearney, Nebraska.  To download a registration form click here.

Recognizing that the H1N1 virus is a pandemic and a public health emergency, the American Nurses Association (ANA) is urging all registered nurses to get the H1N1 vaccine to protect themselves, their families, and the patients they serve. . . . Read more.

ANA Needs You!  
Become a leader in the professional organization that represents over 2 million registered nurses by running for elective office. ANA elections are held biennially in even-numbered years.  The elections will be held at the House of Delegates meeting from June 16-19, 2010 meeting in Washington, D.C.

Deadline to be included on initial slate of candidates is February 1, 2010.  Click here for more information on serving the profession at the National level.

HEALTH CARE REFORM:
ANA has long advocated for guaranteed, affordable, accessible and high-quality health care for all and emphasized that health care is a basic human right. In this critical time of the national health care reform debate, ANA is making its voice heard loudly on Capitol Hill.  

ANA wants legislative efforts to focus on expanding coverage, improving access to care, and creating reliable, adequate funding for nursing education. ANA outlines its principles on health care reform in the video, “Health Care – A Basic Human Right.” Click on the link below to view the video. 

http://nursingworld.org/hcrvideos

Visit their website for even more information on healthcare reform:  http://nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/HealthcareandPolicyIssues/HealthSystemReform.aspx

Click the box to see how you can become involved!